This cast iron pot belonged to Aaron Denio (1704-1780) of Deerfield, Massachusetts.  On February 29, 1704, the town was attacked by French and Indigenous soldiers from Canada, who took more than 100 residents captive and marched them to Canada.  Most captives eventually returned, but some chose to remain, including newlyweds Abigail Stebbins (1687-1740) and her French trader husband, Jacques de Noyon.  Aaron was born in Bourcheville, Quebec, Canada, ten months later.  When he was 10 years old, his mother sent him to Deerfield to spend time with her parents, John Stebbins (1647-1724) and Dorothy Alexander Stebbins.  When it came time for Aaron to return to Canada, he could not be found.  He had hidden himself away because he wished to remain with his grandparents.  Aaron remained in Deerfield for the rest of his life.  He was a shoemaker, tavern keeper, and a soldier.